Esther Elisabeth Cumming
Hi Everyone.
I'm Esther.
I reside in Australia.
I’m a qualified Wildlife Photographer and an award winner.
I am of Scottish heritage from the Highlands. Tea connoisseur & Animal Lover
Location Australia
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Hi Everyone! I am here because I am fascinated by Scottish history.
I am of Scottish Heritage. Very interested in learning Palaeography.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Super Excited! Cannot wait to start.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hello there ALL, I am so looking forward to broadening my horizons.
Also a fantastic Team and very knowledgeable.I was very good at History in High School. I was always fascinated by History. This is the perfect course for me.
I look forward to engaging and learning from you ALL here.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone.
I'm Esther.
I reside in Australia.
I’m a qualified Wildlife Photographer and an award winner.
I am of Scottish heritage from the Highlands.I would like to learn more about my family ancestry. Watching "Outlander", Takes me way back and the love of Scotland and History ( Palaeography )
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Hi Everyone, I am back after been away for sometime. I thoroughly enjoy reading, sometimes i don't read enough. I have a great imagination, ( also seem to stuggle putting pen to paper ) Hopefullly this course will help me a great deal.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming replied to Amy Leonard
@AmyLeonard I just viewed ( "Zen and the Art of Writing" by Ray Bradbury ) I too also found it very illuminating. Thank you for sharing Amy :)
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone, I have returned after been away for sometime. I hope you al all are keeping well and safe. It is nice to be back!
Fiction is of big interest to me ( especially the imagination side of it ) I have always had great ideas ( when putting pen to paper is a whole different story ) This is what i have struggled with.
I am hoping this course will...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Stories built on important or interesting themes supported by small but revealing detail are more complete because they give the reader more to grab on to. Observation is the key to finding detail. It said something about the woman about the job, about the world.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Bad Venue
As she placed herself in a quiet area of the cafe ( sipping on white tea ) thinking it was peaceful to write, the opposite was a group of loud obnoxious people.
Good Venue
Soon as she started to document her writing on paper ( no one was around ) it becomes peaceful to write.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I find the best time to write is either early morning or late at night when it’s quiet. Sometimes through the day I come up with ideas. ( this is when I should document on a notebook/journal. It's easy to forget otherwise.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi everyone, Looking forward to week 2. So far I'm enjoying this course.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi everyone, Looking forward to week 2.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I don’t have a physical journal, so I am documenting all this in notebook on my computer.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I thoroughly enjoyed this week it has inspired me to write more. I always have very good ideas in my head but putting pen to paper is the hardest part.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I'm am using a third person in my story.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Orwell’s portrays Flory The birthmark in away he doesn't wish to be seen.
Heller’s has the hots for Sheba
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one scene stood out to me more than others. lady sitting in the cafe watching, observing and taking notes.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I personally found all 6 writers are very inspiring in they're own ways.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
All writers have very interesting starts to why they became writers ( very fascinating indeed). I have always been fascinated about writing, I never took it seriously up until a few years ago. I did start writing a fiction novel, unfortunately I had writer's block and struggled to write for a few years. Only the other day I was watching an Author on Facebook...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
one scene stood out to me more than others. lady sitting in the cafe watching, observing and taking notes.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
The video was Very interesting in a short amount of time. Everyone is going about they're daily lives. Wether they are heading to work, going home I meeting out.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Personally I think it works well for me documenting everything in my notebook. I will remind myself each day to take notes..
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
My all time favourite Author is Stephen King .He has gone to scenes and observed them and turned them into stories ( So creative ). Part would be fact as well as fiction. Amazingly incredible writer.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
One Fact; Three Fictions.
One frosty morning, My father decided to gather his personal belongings.
he turned and looked at me, ( are we flying to Paris today? ) Well of course we are Father. ( gather your belongings ) Time is running out, we need to move in a fast pace, ( father your very slow ) If we don't move we will miss our flight, ( no father you... -
Nice to Meet you Kimberley :) Best of luck in writing :)
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming replied to Joshua Hailey
I am also here to help me achieve writing my own story. Good luck to you Joshua :)
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone, I reside in Australia. I have always had a HUGE passion for writing, never know where to begin, ( I am new to this ). I thoroughly enjoy writing, especially creative writing. I am a Photographer ( it has taken me around 6 months to qualify ( I hold a Certificate in Photography ). We never stop learning. I am hoping this course will help me to...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thank you so much Ed Hogan for a warm entry into fiction writing. I look forward to communicating with other peers and receiving feedback. I love writing and feel this course is perfect for me.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone! I’m keen to write fiction. This course is perfect.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone! I’ve never written any lyrics in my 50 plus years. I recently bought an electric acoustic guitar. Learning guitar now. I’m very Eager to write my very first song.
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Vaccines work. We have growing evidence that vaccines are effective, as real-world data from Israel and the United Kingdom validate the clinical-trial results by showing a sharp reduction in hospitalizations and deaths.4 Emerging evidence also indicates that vaccines likely reduce transmission considerably, though not to the same degree that they prevent...
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It only helps against the first strain.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone! I am Esther, reside in Australia. I have a huge interest in Vaccines and Viruses. If we are vaccinated ( how much will it protect us from COVID-19, ( can we still catch COVID-19 after been vaccinated?
I am a Photographer ( right now I don't travel due to COVID-19
I am a non-medical person. Like to keep updates about Covid-19
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thank you all! Thank you very much for this free course. I hope in the future there are more similar courses.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thank you to all the teachers and London School. I truly enjoyed and learnt a great deal.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thank you so much for this course. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve learnt so much. It’s definitely enhanced my knowledge.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
How a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis could help fight the novel coronavirus.
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/04/09/health/tuberculosis-bcg-vaccine-coronavirus/index.html
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Australian researchers to trial BCG vaccine for Covid-19
https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/news/australia-bcg-vaccine-trial-covid-19/
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Australian government experts at odds with health department over using hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus.
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An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to 95 333 confirmed cases as of March 5, 2020. Understanding the early transmission dynamics of the infection and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures is crucial for assessing the potential for sustained transmission to occur in new areas. Combining a mathematical...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, first known case in the world
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In a time when a novel virus is still spreading quickly, a gathering of friends can now look more like a mob of disease vectors. Many of us are wondering, How many people is too many people to be around? The larger the crowd, after all, the greater the chance that someone in it will have the coronavirus.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
The virus spreads rapidly and fast, it also can be on our clothes and hair, why we need to wash ( shower ) as soon as we arrive home, put clothes in the sun as this kills the virus. Crowed areas ( the virus will have a field day )
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thoroughly enjoyed week 2, look forward to Week 3.
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Thank you, To Prof Daniel Bausch and Prof Melissa Parker for discussing a very important topic.
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I personally think physical distancing yourself from others is the best way, some are not listening and still hang out in groups, which could spread the virus further. This is a real worry.
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We should always practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19 ( wether your out in public or at home )
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
The world's most vulnerable countries could become the next coronavirus hotspots Such as Africa.
Most are concerned about over-crowded refugee camps and countries that are already facing a crisis — whether that be conflict, malnutrition, another epidemic or over-burdened healthcare systems.
Analysis from aid organisation CARE listed 15 "very high risk...
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These five strategies have helped Singapore fight off the coronavirus outbreak. Can they keep it at bay?
When Singapore confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus in late January, the population started to panic. While Australians rushed for toilet paper, Singaporeans raided supermarkets for instant noodles.
They had experienced the SARS (Severe...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
My real big concern is the second wave, as it approaches again in winter. As in summer the virus doesn’t like anything above 27°
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Unfortunately health workers are at a higher risk with COVID-19 As they are always have very close contact with their patients. Elderly people need to stay home so they don’t come in contact with the infected, this can also refer to the young as well.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
We aren’t just Affected mentally we are also affected emotionally physically and psychologically from COVID- 19
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Personally I think airport screening is very important, especially to stop the infected from spreading from country to country.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
They say the incubation period is around 14 days, but who really knows. Some will be quarantined around 14 days, others maybe 7 days. I guess it depends on the individual circumstances.
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WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I hear of many countries, in lockdown. Australia should lockdown before we end up like Italy/USA
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I thoroughly enjoyed week one, now it’s time to hit week two. How is everybody enjoying the course?
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the course so far and find it very formal.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Where possible, effective risk communications should be clear and easy to understand ( e.g. by focusing on easily achievable tasks (such as handwashing or avoiding face touching).
Thank you so much for the information..
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WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus:
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I’d like to share this video that I just watched the other day. It’s in Italy and it’s very bad over there right now. Many elderly people are losing their lives. It’s truly heartbreaking.. And it just doesn’t affect the elderly, it also effects the young to..
https://www.facebook.com/57886636727/posts/10157118801666728?sfns=mo
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
New research reviews the basic reproduction number (R0) of the new coronavirus, that is, the number that indicates how transmissible a virus is, and finds that it is much higher than current estimates.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronavirus-may-spread-faster-than-who-estimate
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
"COVID-19 has two or three times the transmission rate [compared with the flu] … and the case fatality rate for COVID-19 is around 30 times higher than the flu."
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
My real concern is. If you were to take a test and you are positive, it came back negative, your living with a family with kids ( showing no symptoms ) This would be of great concern ( spreading through the community as well as home ) it is a real worry.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
How can you find out if you have Coronavirus? You will have to take one of these 5 tests
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Self-swabbing
Another new dimension is now being added to the coronavirus diagnostic landscape: “home” tests, which involve mailing a sample taken at home to a lab. Tomorrow, for example, Everlywell expects to begin to ship kits to homes and retail pharmacies. These tests will start with screening questions, either online or at a retailer, to determine... -
Italy has been hit harder than China. Due to the second-oldest population on earth, and its young mingle more often with elderly loved ones.
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Thank you kindly for for the vital information.
Did Coronavirus originally come from bats or was it man made ( this is my question)
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Why the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard.
The country has the second-oldest population on earth, and its young mingle more often with elderly loved ones.https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-coronavirus-hit-italy-so-hard/
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While it's been reported the virus might have originated in a food market in Wuhan, the World Health Organization says not enough is known about the epidemiology of this strain of coronavirus to fully understand its features, how its transmitted and its origins. The new coronavirus' incubation period is still unknow.
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Good Afternoon Everyone, I reside in Australia. It was just announced that our Borders are closing, and most places like gym's, coffee shops, restaurants etc are now closed. Limit of supply's includes, ( Staple foods, toilet paper ect ) Due to panic buying, ( I still don't understand why people are panic buying ).
I am very grateful and honoured to be...
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Thank you so much! Your feedback is important. I@PeterSlaughter
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
My story: “One cats journey to living with Cancer“.
Episode 1(I’m new at this) I was a bit nervous..
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As I did mention in the last comments, was about a family member passing and not haven a will. I did think about a cat I have she’s 16yrs old and has been living with adenocarcinoma, which is: Nasal Tumors - A Slow and Insidious Killer. Her prognosis 1/2 months. 23 months later she’s still here. The vets cannot believe my cat has survived this cancer. I have...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I would like to take my audience on a wild journey of the unforgettable truth about how some families are treated when there isn’t a (WILL). I’m not sure how this will go down. I’ve experienced it personally and sadly myself. I’m not sure if it will lead into a series, (we will see). Also how families bicker over possessions and money, when one passes and...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Thoroughly enjoyed Brian Ree’s talk. From a person never listen to podcasting this was most definitely an eye opener..
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I have never listen to Podcasting before until now. Listening to 74 seconds was a very powerful story. I do not know much about Podcasting. It’s definitely a great way to master your voice across Podcasting and tell your story.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Very touching and emotionally sad story. Witnessesing a death is very traumatic.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
This powerful story of podcasting was very sad, especially for this lady what she went through and loosing her friends.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Podcasting is a free service that allows Internet users to pull audio files (typically MP3s) from a podcasting Web site to listen to on their computers or personal digital audio players. The term comes from a combination of the words iPod (a personal digital audio player made by Apple) and broadcasting.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
The beauty and intensity of emotion regarded as characteristic of poems.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I’m not a huge fan of poetry. I find it might benefit me and most definitely help with my writing. I love to write and improve my skills. I’m a fiction Writer, find learning poetry will put me on the right track to become a better writer.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Hi Everyone! I am Esther I reside in Australia. I completed “Writing Fiction”, with Futurelearn, thoroughly enjoy the courses here, and meeting other fellow members. I love poetry & literature, hopefully this course will enhance and better my knowledge of understanding.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Xiao’s ideas are fantastic. All though his grammar definitely not his best!
He had some great points (pass and present)
My grammar, not the best at times.
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Xiao definitely showed a great difference in the pass and present. His ideas were good. His grammar not so good. @ErinSandul
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Very good point Anne.
Nowadays: People do want to make more money (no time for family) People spend more time at work than at home with family.
The Pass: Women would stay home take care of the kids, men would go to work, still have time with family in the evening.
Times have changed a lot! Not for the better.
Nowadays: Everything is so...
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Here we're I reside 30 plus years ago was good. We had no internet. Our communicating was via writing letters or making calls (home-phone) People in general where friendly and helpful! (Present) Technology taken over, people aren't very kind. The world we live in is not so good. Our food is (mass- produce), getting it out fast (all about profit).
People...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Well said. Very informal. Look forward to this journey and enhancing my knowledge. Hopefully this will help me to be a better writer.
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Good afternoon Everyone! I reside in Australia. I’ve just started writing my first fiction novel, (very challenging ) also rewarding too! I wouldn't say my writing isn't at its best, its not bad. I just need to scrub up on my Grammar, punctuation and writing skills. I honestly love writing. Enhance my knowledge in this course.
Examples of Academic Writing....
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@AndreasWernecke
Hi Andrea,
I have downloaded Anaconda on my Mac not problem. I am haven trouble transferring The (This Test Notebook into my folder on my iMac), If this makes sense… Can someone please help me step by step with instructions please???? I am STUCK can't progress until this is sorted.. -
Hi Andrea,
I have downloaded Anaconda on my Mac not problem. I am haven trouble transferring The (This Test Notebook into my folder on my iMac), If this makes sense… Can someone please help me step by step with instructions please???? -
Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Good After Everyone! My name is Esther I reside in Australia. This is all new to me. I look forward to enhancing my knowledge.
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This is one of the best courses I have done, I have enjoyed it a lot! I have learnt so much.. I am happy that I have many strong passwords, of course needed to be written down, (I would probably forget), Haven a few devices..
It's definitely enhanced my knowledge. " Knowledge is Powerful".
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Encryption would require nothing more than a string of text to encrypt and an easily programmatic producible "key".
Decryption would require nothing more than an easily programmatic producible "key".
The result would not ever be able to be determined with out access to the key even given a reasonably huge finite (IE more than we can ever expect to have... -
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How Cryptographers Will ‘Fight Quantum With Quantum
Government agencies still want to restrict or control research into cryptographic security.
Two basic types of encryption schemes are used on the internet today. One, known as symmetric-key cryptography, follows the same pattern that people have been using to send secret messages for thousands of years....
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
Surprisingly yes. One-time-pads are used in many "quantum encryption schemes." Typically these schemes are actually standard one-time-pad encryption with the key being distributed using Quantum Key Distribution(QKD). They are, theoretically unbreakable since there is no way to intercept the key thanks to quantum physics(in practice, there are some...
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A cryptographic hash function is an algorithm that can be run on data such as an individual file or a password to produce a value called a checksum.
The main use of a cryptographic hash function is to verify the authenticity of a piece of data. Two files can be assumed to be identical only if the checksums generated from each file, using the same...
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Esther Elisabeth Cumming made a comment
I highly recommend long strong passwords, never use the same passwords,(for different devices), all my devices have different passwords. Also make sure your using the best hashing/algorithms.
https://auth0.com/blog/adding-salt-to-hashing-a-better-way-to-store-passwords/
A salt is added to the hashing process to force their uniqueness, increase their...
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Cracking Wi-Fi passwords isn't a trivial process, but it doesn't take too long to learn—whether you're talking simple WEP passwords or the more complex WPA. Learn how it works so you can learn how to protect yourself.
https://lifehacker.com/5953047/how-to-crack-wep-and-wpa-wi-fi-passwords
"How to hack into an email account, just by knowing your victim’s...
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